The Tinubu Media Force (TMF), a support group for President Bola Tinubu, has called on local governments across the country to translate the improved funds allocated to them by the Federal Government to greater impact at the grassroots.
TMF National Coordinator, Mr Oluwagbenga Abiola, made the call in a statement on Friday in Lagos, while applauding President Bola Tinubu’s leadership ingenuity in generating and allocating more funds to states and local governments.
Abiola commended Tinubu for the historic revenue distribution milestone achieved through the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) in August.
According to him, FAAC disbursement of N2.225 trillion to the three tiers of government in August, marks the second consecutive month that allocations have surpassed N2 trillion.
“This as clear evidence of the President’s economic reforms, fiscal discipline, and bold measures to plug revenue leakages.
“We challenges local governments to invest in food hubs, entrepreneurship support, CNG transport, and market logistics.
“The record disbursement must translate into tangible benefits for ordinary Nigerians.
“The local governments, being the closest arm of government to the people, are uniquely positioned to channel these resources into projects that directly reduce the cost of living,” he said.
The coordinator of the youth-based group said investment in the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus transportation models would be a sustainable solution to rising transport costs.
On food security, Abiola advised local councils to establish food hubs and storage facilities across the country’s 774 local government areas.
He noted that such infrastructure would reduce post-harvest losses, stabilise supply chains, and keep food prices affordable for families.
“Food hubs and storage systems at the grassroots will enhance preservation, minimise waste, and guarantee fair returns for both farmers and traders,” he said.
Abiola called for the creation of logistics and distribution mechanism that can supply food efficiently into local government markets.
By putting structured systems in place, Abiola argued that councils would gain a measure of regulatory oversight over food supply and pricing, while also ensuring consistent access to safe and affordable produce in every community.
He also stressed the importance of entrepreneurship funding and talent discovery for young people
Abiola urged local governments to establish programmes that nurture innovation and creativity at the grassroots.
“By creating youth enterprise funds, training hubs, and skill incubation centers, councils can empower the next generation with opportunities for self-reliance, job creation, and sustainable livelihoods,” he added.
He urged local governments to craft policies in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that the record FAAC allocation presented an unprecedented opportunity.
